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PRODUCTS SAVING WATER THE IFB WAY Not only does IFB Industries Limited assert that its washing machines use the least amount of water compared to other brands, IFB Washing Machines are also claimed to use least amounts of detergent and electricity. In the process, saving money. According to the company, IFB machines occupy the leading position in the Indian fully automatic washing machine market, and every 8 minutes, one of its washing machines enters an Indian home. Ranging from 5kg to 6kg capacity, the washing machines come with various brand names. All the machines are fully automatic and equipped with a range of different options, some of which are, digital display, imbalance control, easy fault diagnosis, automatic load detection and time adjustment. Similarly, spin speed is variable and detergent dispensation is automatic. The Digital and the Senator each are of 6kg capacity while the Executive Plus, the Executive Elite and Elena are of 5kg capacity. All the brands employ hot water option (up to 95 degrees Celsius) which facilitates detergent action. High rinse efficiency reduces alkalinity caused by detergents while tumble wash action ensures that clothes do not get twisted like in an agitator or pulsator wash. Hygiene is assured because of stainless steel drums and variable spin speed dries clothes at the most optimum speed, thereby protecting fabric. Intermediate soak option during wash cycle assists in combating stubborn dirt areas while the imbalance corrective system reduces vibration levels by good distribution of clothes in the drum. Other features worth mentioning include 30 wash care programs, anti crease dependability, dry tap, and eco-wash whereby clothes are scrubbed clean even with least electricity consumption. One of the major features of IFB Washing Machines is the facility of variable water consumption. Water amounts are used proportionate to quantity and texture of clothes being washed. When compared to a top-loading fully automatic washing machine of equivalent capacity, an IFB front loading washing machine like the Senator scores by having a hot wash system as compared to cold wash for the top loading machine; a gentle tumble wash as compared to agitator and pulsator wash; and lower water consumption. The IFB washing machine uses only 3 to 4 buckets for regular wash while the conventional top loading machines needs from 6 to 8 buckets. CLICK-XPRESS TECHNOLOGY FROM BALTERIO The Balta Group of Belgium is a leading flooring manufacturer in Europe. Balterio Laminated Flooring, a premium product, is made of genuine oak wood and is highly resistant to scratches, dents and dings as well as moisture and stains. Balterio assures peace of mind, being practically maintenance free for years and years. That is why it comes with a 15 year warranty on residential usage. When compared to many other flooring, laminate floorings are claimed to be extremely durable, impact resistant, castor proof and largely impervious to cigarette burns and stains. Due to its porous free surface, even felt tip or ball point pens and nail varnish marks are easily wiped off. Laminate flooring offers the appearance of real hardwood floors or stone tile, but cost much less. Besides many other advantages, laminate flooring has some intrinsic benefits such as high UV resistance, thereby protecting the floor pattern from fading with time, and easy installation, specially with the Balterio Click-Xpress technology as well as easy repairs. Balterio flooring is installed on top of existing floors and because of Click-Xpress technology, is easy to install and even can be removed to install somewhere else when moving. The laminate flooring is available in planks, strips and tiles and because of its innovative glue-less technique called Click- Xpress, can be installed at half the cost in comparison to conventional flooring which has to be glued. Laminate flooring is a combination of layers of wood and melamine plastic that imitate real wood, stone or other textures. Hardwood floors cost 20 to 25% more than a comparable laminate floor, dent more easily and don’t stand up to heavy traffic as well as laminate flooring. In addition Balterio Laminated Flooring is far easier to install. Most Belgium laminate floorings come with an AC rating based on standards devised by the European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF). On a scale of 1 to 5, where AC 1 is the lowest, Balterio has received AC ratings of 3.31 to 4.32 from EPLF. 94 SEP-OCT 2005 SPACES
ACCESS BOON FOR HOUSING COLONIES Matrix Telecom is a technology driven organization with a leading position in the Indian EPABX market. Matrix calls itself a provider of telecom solutions. One of the company’s premium products, the ‘Access’, is a reliable intercom system which is so designed as to be ideal for housing colonies, apartment blocks and commercial complexes. The ‘Access’ provides efficient communication between each apartment/house and the security manning the gates. Thus security is provided for starting at the front gates itself, and enables screening of visitors before access. A panic alarm comes with every extension, and multiple panic buttons can be located anywhere in the house. An intelligent display unit allows security to identify the number being called and the unit flashes the number when it is a panic alarm thus differentiating it from a normal call. ‘Access’ requires a watchman to punch a number after designated periods, thereby ensuring alert duty hours. In addition, the watchman’s extension rings at programmed intervals to ensure he doesn’t fall asleep. ‘Access’ also offers efficient and free internal communication. This service is supplemented by a call blocking facility to bar undesired connections and flexible numbering allowing extension numbers to be given as flat numbers. A PA System Port also comes along with the ‘Access’. In addition, a call forwarding facility enables redirection of calls. Because the ‘Access’ runs on a single pair wire, almost 50% savings in cable cost can be achieved. The system is compatible with all phones thus doing away with the need to purchase new sets. Technological edge makes the ‘Access’ reliable and convenient to use. Each card in ‘Access’ has its own micro-controller so that even if one card is faulty, the entire system is not hampered. All slots are universal and any card can be inserted in any slot avoiding confusion. The product has an unlimited number of ports that can be connected with economy. Bonus features include automatic control of four power switches using the telephone. For example, the main lights can be enabled to switch on and off at predetermined times and the water pump can be controlled likewise. Morning alarm, as well as alarms at predetermined times, and four ports for public address are also inbuilt into the system. SPACES SEP-OCT 2005 95
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ACCESS<br />
BOON FOR HOUSING COLONIES<br />
Matrix Telecom is a technology driven organization with a<br />
leading position in the Indian EPABX market. Matrix calls<br />
itself a provider of telecom solutions. One of the company’s<br />
premium products, the ‘Access’, is a reliable intercom system<br />
which is so designed as to be ideal for housing colonies,<br />
apartment blocks<br />
and commercial<br />
complexes. The<br />
‘Access’ provides<br />
efficient<br />
communication<br />
between each<br />
apartment/house<br />
and the security<br />
manning the gates.<br />
Thus security is<br />
provided for starting at the front gates itself, and enables<br />
screening of visitors before access.<br />
A panic alarm comes with every extension, and multiple panic<br />
buttons can be located anywhere in the house. An intelligent<br />
display unit allows security to identify the number being called<br />
and the unit flashes the number when it is a panic alarm thus<br />
differentiating it from a normal call. ‘Access’ requires a<br />
watchman to punch a number after designated periods, thereby<br />
ensuring alert duty hours. In addition, the watchman’s extension<br />
rings at programmed intervals to ensure he doesn’t fall asleep.<br />
‘Access’ also offers efficient and free internal communication.<br />
This service is supplemented by a call blocking facility to bar<br />
undesired connections and flexible numbering allowing<br />
extension numbers to be given as flat numbers. A PA System<br />
Port also comes along with the ‘Access’. In addition, a call<br />
forwarding facility enables redirection of calls. Because the<br />
‘Access’ runs on a single pair wire, almost 50% savings in<br />
cable cost can be achieved. The system is compatible with all<br />
phones thus doing away with the need to purchase new sets.<br />
Technological edge makes the ‘Access’ reliable and convenient<br />
to use. Each card in ‘Access’ has its own micro-controller so<br />
that even if one card is faulty, the entire system is not<br />
hampered. All slots are universal and any card can be inserted<br />
in any slot avoiding confusion. The product has an unlimited<br />
number of ports that can be connected with economy. Bonus<br />
features include automatic control of four power switches<br />
using the telephone. For example, the main lights can be<br />
enabled to switch on and off at predetermined times and the<br />
water pump can be controlled likewise. Morning alarm, as<br />
well as alarms at predetermined times, and four ports for<br />
public address are also inbuilt into the system.<br />
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